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Episode 2933: This Week in America 2024-19seg3

4/29/2024
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Episode 2932: This Week in America 202-4-19seg2

4/29/2024
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4/29/2024
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Episode 2930: This Week in America 2024-19

4/29/2024
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Episode 2929: POOKA BUG AND PIG by R. Roberson Newman

4/25/2024
Pooka Bug and Pig by R. Roberson Newman Pooka Bug and Ham, a lady bug and pig on a farm, are an unlikely friendly duo. Their friendship shows that a real friend can be found anywhere and at any time. Friends can also be found in unusual circumstances, which teaches us about the willingness to help others and ability to trust. About the Author R. Roberson Newman educated children from preschool to third grade for eight years. She also spent eighteen years advocating as a marketing liaison and events coordinator in the senior living and health field. Newman is a mentor and ordained associate minister. She volunteers at the local soup kitchen and assists families through difficult times. Newman is the president of the SIIE (Strong to Encourage) foundation, which was created in honor of her son and gives scholarships to students majoring in art or English. https://www.amazon.com/Pooka-Bug-Pig-Roberson-Newman-ebook/dp/B0CFZWFRQ8/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DuWrzCBhs46gJA5ayPe6-1TmMhx2aERfqyC4tjkcY0D3vUnoJ1JTncZpXaXDlsjEg-Map4qDtMnngKV4OIIi1Oc1YWmRG1HRgUorHEs6BHaL3xMRL67rNNZbavl3e9sUbwNkT4aZNarIJAmSYbqyu2SrRFiQmJzj8cUoxHYQy7AV3bDBnBmDL0oYjar3Ttma.38XJujCJSgjelQy6G5jHOXhDVPsu-T9b3HfPZ8jzbiA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Pooka+Bug+and+Pig&qid=1713455554&s=books&sr=1-1 https://r-roberson-newman.squarespace.com/ http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524kpp1.mp3

Duration:00:25:13

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Episode 2928: THE BLACK DIAMOND SERIES by T-POT

4/25/2024
THE BLACK DIAMOND SERIES The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse by T-Pot To most people, it appears as if Derek James is a typical college freshman. Yes, he is on a football scholarship at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, but other than that, he appears quite ordinary. But there is an extraordinary secret that Derek is harboring: he is a warlock! When he runs into fellow freshmen Matthias, Omar, and Tre’Vell, he is surprised to learn that they are also warlocks! Shortly after they all meet, however, the freshmen start getting attacked by terrifying monsters. Now, the four fast friends must overcome doubts and disagreements in order to discover the source of the attacks. But it may go deeper than any of them realize. Terrence, born to Shawn and Clarence Potter in 1990, lived in Wilmington, Delaware, until the age of seven, when he moved to New Castle. He graduated from Howard High School before moving to the University of Delaware, graduating in 2012. He decided to begin his writing career a year after that. He chose to create fantasy stories featuring characters from under-represented and minority populations. His first book in the Black Diamond series, The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse, was published in 2016. The second, The Black Diamond and the Magic box was published in 2019. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-witchs-curse https://www.tpotonline.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524pt2.mp3 The Black Diamond and the Magic Box New allies are made and old allies are lost in this second volume of the Black Diamond series. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-magic-box The Black Diamond and the Mark from the Source The world is at stake in this third volume of the Black Diamond series. Can the Potent Four find a way to solve the issue plaguing the magical world? https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-mark-from-the-source

Duration:00:26:51

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Episode 2927: JOSIE'S STORIES: JUMPING by Ana Kellerman Douglas

4/25/2024
Josie's Stories: Jumping by Ana Kellerman-Douglas Josie is a young boy who loves to jump up and down. As a new day begins, he springs into action; with a joyous "Good morning," he greets everyone around him. Daily he wakes up with a plan, and as quickly as possible, he will jump into action. As he faces this brand-new day, his attention is quickly drawn to the birds and the butterflies as they are freely flying around. Today I will fly, he thought. He then realizes he has no wings. He is amazed when he notices how different he is from the birds and butterflies. He has arms and legs, and he can jump. And so begins his journey to soaring through the skies. This heartwarming story brings out the love that Josie has for his little brother, Joyner. He returns from his plight so he can join him as they soar. This book is a must for young children and children of all ages who love to jump. It is a fun picture book to read. It will help each child realize how wonderfully made they are and how far they can go with just a little imagination. Ana Kellerman-Douglas, a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who has served in various communities as a registered nurse after graduating from Marymount College in Virginia. https://www.amazon.com/Josies-Stories-Jumping-Ana-Kellerman-Douglas-ebook/dp/B0CTMLGT2P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YNSL8WTCMI6G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jli_eeaR-o71a-U_91Dt1vMmbMhlfkZMIbYWjZh4bWRZFyNyggPZcoiLvEQij8CIN1dTMrLS-XaEKCcbCJxtGNzigFMgmqMw-mup1pUnY7EgDt6HhoHVMKwL0idUYAEJyoNBBI6ZcSFR3sszYGCFsY5TCpVesGcE6P_D2VEjV0ZvYTtzTCofssl-TV4ajxbH6VJLV2OWbKH7xgPEhv3--GCITd2hhXZU4wlwXl2Dx54.snZNugaCG_iKGBagi9RaUzWhyVtF-wp-ngC5heak94s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Josie%27s+Stories%3A+Jumping&qid=1713454907&s=books&sprefix=josie%27s+stories+jumping%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C283&sr=1-1 http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524kpp3.mp3

Duration:00:22:14

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Episode 2926: EUTHANASIA REBUTTED: NO "Right To Life" IN AUSTRALIA by Daisy Snow

4/25/2024
Euthanasia Rebutted: No "right to life" In Australia by Daisy Snow Euthanasia--the act of assisted suicide--was once outlawed in every country in the world because it destroys civilizations. The problem is that representative democracy in Western countries allows politicians to acquire an authority that goes beyond the power of the people. A questionable agenda can therefore be endorsed in parliamentary legislation. Euthanasia is one of them. The opinions of professionals, doctors of medicine and academics can sway the government because they have a power assumed to be in the bes interest of the people. When a politician with the gift of the gab obtains leadership in a democratic representative country, he or she can act like a dictator. The media is so powerful that it can endorse a personal agenda as though the people approved of some minority or controversial argument. The worms in proposed legislation can therefore be covered up in parliament and in the media. In 1996-97 the Federal Parliament of Australia provided evidence from euthanasia countries in Europe that regulations and procedures endorsed as safeguards in Euthanasia Laws do not work. The states ignored that evidence as though it did not exist. Opposing arguments were also ignored as unprofessional. The people were not consulted. The euthanasia premier of Victoria used compassion and emotion as a political tool to endorse the World Euthanasia Movement's Agenda in Parliament itself. Other states in Australia are copying Victoria's Euthanasia end-of-life death Laws. In Victoria murder under certain conditions is not a crime anymore. Those with a terminal illness are not the only ones who can be murdered under Euthanasia Laws. The targeted are killed in cold blood contrary to their 'No, No, No, No' screams. Thousands of innocent medical clients are euthanized in European countries every year without their knowledge or consent. This book investigates the implementation of twenty-first century Euthanasia Laws advocated by the World Euthanasia Movement that penetrates European and Western democratic parliaments. That is why the author investigated Euthanasia and wrote an informative book about it in 2018. This book acknowledges the updates. In late 2020 as happened through providence itself, the author Meret-Field Sally-Brown, penname Daisy Snow, witnessed how Euthanasia Laws are implemented in Victoria to murder the targeted in cold blood regardless of their objections. Although the author was not murdered under the state's Euthanasia Laws like other innocent and disenchanted people, she remains vulnerable. This is because of the non-factual criminal claims documented against her in the Mental Health Systems of both South Australia and Victoria. Criminal claims are commonly documented in mental health files in Australia against the poor, the vulnerable and the targeted because they cannot be documented in police files as such because they are not true. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/euthanasia-rebutted-daisy-snow/1144608047 https://daisysnow9-11books.com/ http://www.urlinkpublishing.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524dsurl.mp3

Duration:00:24:45

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Episode 2925: SO, WHERE DID WE GO WRONG? by David Henry Patton

4/25/2024
SO, Where Did We Go Wrong?: A thought-provoking look at society, and what I think has gone wrong with it in the last sixty years by David Henry Patton A thought-provoking look at society, and what I think has gone wrong with it in the last sixty years. (Largely from abandoning the many values that many have grown up with and have tried to follow. Instead, trading them in for the pursuit of earthly possessions. Just as disheartening, walking over and ignoring the “little” people that might get in the way!) Growing up on a family farm in northeastern Iowa back in the ’50s and ’60s, the church and family were foremost on my mind. During that time, I learned the importance of the Ten Commandments, to assume responsibilities, while becoming a team player. Those values, plus many more have been guide and inspiration for my life here on earth. As a classroom teacher for 33 years, unfortunately, I have also witnessed the disintegration of the American family, the dumbing down in education, plus both religion and politics going out the window with the bathwater! https://www.amazon.com/SO-Where-Did-Wrong-thought-provoking-ebook/dp/B0CWXRXRCH/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3TCUC2IQDBB7S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z3t_9tH7_uqeZqfeVLUqd0kA0gzcGuq7T4Dyjs-PgBVyeeIpEPM0PVDyJGJsj37C_9x1u2yXwqHjnwRo6zuBzZabYEJX-jgPQ7IK8xEuPnTjaP3Tro3xUCXhnNUomR-hLGkMuuswMVeBXU6jPRNSWbkoIlAkFLC79HKljOGqhbg9g8j9Pzytl37Iql_TYQxwaVMyoeUtZTymj9OE4ggl8lga1CJGBgRYmqdaiuq7Qyc._QdxF-AFQH18MrhvRsOQ-9XXBZ4SRnBt4hdzckfceiA&dib_tag=se&keywords=David+Henry+Patton&qid=1713454828&s=books&sprefix=david+henry+patton%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C283&sr=1-2 http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524kpp2.mp3

Duration:00:25:16

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Episode 2925: THE BLACK DIAMOND SERIES by T-Pot

4/25/2024
THE BLACK DIAMOND SERIES The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse by T-Pot To most people, it appears as if Derek James is a typical college freshman. Yes, he is on a football scholarship at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, but other than that, he appears quite ordinary. But there is an extraordinary secret that Derek is harboring: he is a warlock! When he runs into fellow freshmen Matthias, Omar, and Tre’Vell, he is surprised to learn that they are also warlocks! Shortly after they all meet, however, the freshmen start getting attacked by terrifying monsters. Now, the four fast friends must overcome doubts and disagreements in order to discover the source of the attacks. But it may go deeper than any of them realize. Terrence, born to Shawn and Clarence Potter in 1990, lived in Wilmington, Delaware, until the age of seven, when he moved to New Castle. He graduated from Howard High School before moving to the University of Delaware, graduating in 2012. He decided to begin his writing career a year after that. He chose to create fantasy stories featuring characters from under-represented and minority populations. His first book in the Black Diamond series, The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse, was published in 2016. The second, The Black Diamond and the Magic box was published in 2019. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-witchs-curse https://www.tpotonline.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524pt2.mp3 The Black Diamond and the Magic Box New allies are made and old allies are lost in this second volume of the Black Diamond series. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-magic-box The Black Diamond and the Mark from the Source The world is at stake in this third volume of the Black Diamond series. Can the Potent Four find a way to solve the issue plaguing the magical world? https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-mark-from-the-source

Duration:00:25:13

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Episode 2924: TERRIFYING TALES UNLEASHED by Scott D. Gottschalk

4/25/2024
Terrifying Tales Unleashed: Unsettling Stories to Remedy Peaceful Slumber by Scott D. Gottschalk Terrifying Tales Unleashed is a menagerie of short stories covering many popular genres including horror, science fiction, and suspense/thriller. Cover the gamut in this gripping narrative by way of buried alive, rats, bats, vampires, werewolves, zombies, aliens, ghosts, demons, and cannibals. The unleashing of each twisted account will bombard one’s thoughts with impending shock waves. Will you be able to hold on to your own reality? Can you make yourself believe that what you are about to read is nothing more than a few tall tales? Are you prepared to partake in a remedy for peaceful slumber and succumb to fitful nights of insomnia? The stories within this book are nothing more than pure fiction and certainly could not have really happened. OR COULD THEY Scott D. Gottschalk grew up on a livestock and cropping farm near Byron, Minnesota. An animal science and agriculture education graduate from the University of Minnesota; he has been an educator and an international consultant across all seven continents of the globe. Scott has written three books: The Folk and Their Fauna, Nine Lives to Eternity, and most recently Terrifying Tales Unleashed. He resides with his wife Astrid on their farm near Kimball, Minnesota. Mr. Gottschalk is also a renowned professional public speaker. https://www.pageturner.us/bookstore/terrifying-tales-unleashed-unsettling-stories-to-remedy-peaceful-slumber https://scottdgottschalk.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524pt1.mp3

Duration:00:26:47

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Episode 2923: This Week in America 2024-18seg3

4/19/2024
This Week in America 2024-18seg3

Duration:00:05:55

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Episode 2922: This Week in America 2024-18seg2

4/19/2024
This Week in America 2024-18seg2

Duration:00:18:34

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Episode 2921: This Week in America 2024-18seg1

4/19/2024
This Week in America 2024-18seg1

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Episode 2920: This Week in America 2024-18

4/19/2024
This Week in America 2024-18

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Episode 2919: WORLD PEACE OF GLORY AND SENSES by Magic Man

4/18/2024
World Peace of Glory and Senses by Magic Mason Schools have taught us that humans only have five senses. But revolutionary thinker Magic Mason proposed that instead of five, humans have nine senses. This revolutionary idea, as propsed by Mason, should be taught at all levels in school. He believes that with enough learning and research, people will be able to find ways to satisfy these nine senses and lead satisfactory lives, leading to a safer and sated society. Included in this book is the concept of one language—the language of the world. Here, Mason champions the idea of having only one world language to avoid misunderstanding. He proposed to have this inegrted in the different curriculum around the world. Another portion of the book also tackles about architecture and design—from foundation to roof plan. World Peace of Glory and Senses is a cornucopia of subjects from linguistics, to architecture. Majid Khodabandeh was born in Tehran, Iran, moved to Germany in 1985 and moved to the United States in 1989. He is a U.S. Citizen. He has traveled all over the world and has published several books. He studied construction Management at Northern Kentucky University and earned a Master of Public Administration. Majid is working on his PhD. in General Psychology. He was married and now divorced. He is a sales specialist in big retail stores. Also, a talented painter. He likes to write and build houses or additional rooms. He has designed houses and is an inventor and has two utility patents, one is a political chess game and the other is the super bed. Author of a number of books including "World Peace of Glory and Senses". https://pageturner.us/bookstore/world-peace-of-glory-and-senses# https://magic-mason.com/#book http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41824pt3.mp3

Duration:00:21:25

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Episode 2918: HOW A NURSING HOME WORKS : THE HEALTH CARE APOCALYPSE by Peter Busacca, BA, MBA, ACHA, LNHA

4/18/2024
How a Nursing Home Works by Peter D. Busacca, BA, MBA, ACHA, LNHA The Author of “How A Nursing Home Works” takes the reader through each department of a nursing home to show them the complexities of what goes on there to deliver quality care to the patient/resident. Healthcare is the fastest-growing sector of the economy, so a young person thinking of a career in healthcare could see what they are going to get themselves into. A family member who has a loved one in a nursing home can learn more about the process. Someone who works in a nursing home can see what goes on in other departments. Peter D. Busacca, BA, MBA, ACHA, LNHA has been a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator since 2003. He has a Bachelor of Arts in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics, a Masters of Business Administration, an Advanced Certificate in Health Administration, and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of New York. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/how-a-nursing-home-works http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41824pt2.mp3

Duration:00:25:40

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Episode 2917: THE HOLY SPIRIT CALLING: A 40-YEAR JOURNEY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT by A. L. Istener

4/18/2024
The Holy Spirit Calling: A 40-Year Journey with the Holy Spirit by A. L. IstenerThis is a book about relationships – Relationships that are as personal and unique to each of us as our fingerprints. It is about a father teaching his church – us – how to become a kind, gentle, and loving people. He shows us that the way to love Him, is to love and be of service to each other. Have you ever had someone write you a love letter? Well, let this be it! If you listen keenly, you will hear Him whisper in quiet invitation…”Nestle right there, close to My heart, be still, and let me love you”. Dr. Nix, author of the book, The Holy Spirit Calling: A 40-Year Journey with the Holy Spirit, has been a Catholic Lay Minister for the past 28 years. She Dr. Nix has been a member of Chaminade-Nativity Community of Faith since 1974, currently serving on the Pastoral Team. She is the mother of 5 and has been working professionally as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the past 43 years in the field of mental health. Educationally Dr. Nix has earned Master’s degrees in Social Work and Religious Studies as well as a Doctorate in Social Work. https://jeaninenix.wordpress.com https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Spirit-Calling-40-Year-Journey/dp/1961507463/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://booktrancemedia.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41824btm1.mp3

Duration:00:24:02

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Episode 2916: ESCAPE TO HAPPINESS by George Park

4/18/2024
Escape to Happiness by George Park Genealogy is a difficult undertaking in today’s world. People are afraid to meet and hesitant to provide information about themselves or family. Many are secretive that only after their death does information become public. Thus, George is pleased to offer his life’s work of over forty-five years. Where did you come from? George’s books will answer some of those questions, as well as introduce you to cousins you’ve never met. Perhaps you should take the time. Look them up and say hello. George Park was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1943. His mother was Elgis Rogers, daughter of Cleve Rogers whose wife was Sallie Richardson. Over the years, George has lived in many different states from Texas to Washington, D. C. He has also travelled extensively across Europe, South America, and to many other countries. He has pretty much seen and done everything and has met many people along the way. George became interested in his family history in the early 1980s. Many times, before, they took vacations, he would map out their travel route so they could pass near a relative and visit. He’s accumulated information about his family tree. George is seventy-five and has been happily married for fifty yeas with two daughters, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He is retired and busy filling in the blanks about the family he’s never met. He practices with the piano daily and hopes to play it better. He read lots of novels, watches lots of movie, and eats too much popcorn. He loves to cook and does all things that typical old guys dream of doing. He also had a life-long love of classical music and two bookcases fill of orchestra scores. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/escape-to-happiness http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41824tba.mp3

Duration:00:21:11

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Episode 2915: THESE ARE NOT DRUNK AS YE SUPPOSE by Aaron W. Brown

4/18/2024
These Are Not Drunk as Ye Suppose by Aaron W. Brown David Miller is a petty criminal, a gifted writer, a charming but abusive alcoholic, and five car pile-up waiting to happen. He also teams up with his best friend Norman as they rob tourists and do odd jobs for local Vegas crime boss Jo Jo No Eyes. However, David is soon presented with an opportunity. His ex-girlfriend, Delia, will submit his latest book to her publishing company if he can pull himself together long enough to finish it. Will David Miller destroy David Miller? Aaron Brown is originally from Austin, Tx but now resides in Henderson. He is also an independent filmmaker, a musician and a producer. Most days he can be found curled up with a good book. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/these-are-not-drunk-as-ye-suppose http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41824pt1.mp3 Stetson's Blues by Aaron W. Brown Stetson's Blues takes us on a wild ride with a modern day cowboy hitman named Stetson Manor who has such a strong work ethic, that when he decides to take a “staycation”, he gets so restless he begins killing out of need and want rather than professionalism. Stetson also has a complicated dating life that grows increasingly more confusing the more he finds out about the three women he is dating. The women lead him deeper into a darker mystery that involves crime boss Jo Jo “No Eyes” and his own dark nature that attracts supernatural forces, haunting him at night. Glowing eyes in the darkness and a distant...howling. Aaron Brown was raised in Austin,Texas and now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is his second published novel. He is also a musician, filmmaker and screen writer. Make sure to check out Aaron's first novel and companion piece "These Are Not Drunk As Ye Suppose". https://pageturner.us/bookstore/stetsons-blues

Duration:00:23:37